Software Developer, iOS, Glasses System UI

Socket.dev; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking software developers to advance XR experiences for next-generation glasses. You will design intuitive home screens and AI agent interfaces, build robust UI services, and push novel AR interactions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with ML, UX, and product teams to translate user needs into practical prototypes and iterative tests. Engagement spans from concept to deployment on wearables, leveraging AI, distributed systems, and mobile development expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years in user interactions, Applied AI & large language models, 3D Interfaces, performance analysis.
• 2 years with Swift or mobile app development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Create groundbreaking, user-centric experiences and foundational platform components, from concept to deployment for Android glasses including home screen and AI agent interfaces.
• Design and implement shared system UI services enabling seamless functionality across future glasses hardware with dynamic widgets and AI integration.
• Pioneer and enhance novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality, collaborating with ML perception specialists to deliver intuitive experiences.
• Drive experience definition and refinement by partnering with UX and Product Management, translating user needs into prototypes and conducting user testing.
• Plan and prioritize roadmaps with program management, product management, and UX stakeholders.

Skills

User interactions

AI & LLMs

3D interfaces

Performance analysis

Swift

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 2 years of experience in any of the following: user interactions, Applied AI & large language models, 3D Interfaces, performance analysis
• 2 years of experience with Swift or other languages/frameworks used in mobile app development

Preferred qualifications:

• Interest and ability to adapt emerging technologies to a limited computing context like wearables
• Proficiency with AI-based workflows and an ability to take a systems thinking approach to your development process

About the job:

Google's software developers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for software developers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software developer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our software developers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

For decades, the computing revolution has reshaped our world driven by breakthroughs in compute, connectivity, mobile, and now, AI. Google's XR team is at the forefront of the next major leap – the convergence of AI and XR. This is more than just new devices – it's about reimagining how we interact with the world around us. We're building a future where lightweight XR devices like smart glasses and headsets pair with helpful AI to augment human intelligence, offering personalized, conversational, and contextually aware experiences. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Canada: $150000 - $153000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Create groundbreaking, user-centric experiences and foundational platform components, from concept to deployment. This includes designing and building an intuitive home screen and innovative AI agent interfaces that will define the future of the Android glasses platform.
• Design and implement robust, shared system UI services to enable seamless functionality across our future glasses hardware. Drive innovation in areas like dynamic widgets, deep AI agent integration, and sophisticated notification management.
• Pioneer and enhance novel interaction methodologies for augmented reality. Collaborate with cutting-edge machine learning perception specialists to create truly magical and intuitive user experiences.
• Drive experience definition and refinement by closely partnering with UX and Product Management teams. Translate user needs into tangible prototypes and conduct user testing to deliver maximum user benefit.
• Plan and prioritize roadmaps, working with program management, product management, and UX stakeholders.